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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,879.75, 1,094,174.62 and 430,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,879.75, 1,094,174.62 and 430,303.52 is: 593,819.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,879.75 : 1,094,174.62 = 430,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,879.75/1,094,174.62 = 430,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,879.75x = 1,094,174.62 × 430,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,879.75x = 470,827,192,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,827,192,140.34/792,879.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,819.17

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